Codeine phosphate Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,624
Total Quantity
137.0K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+126%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,624 items of Codeine phosphate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,589 to the NHS. This is 126% above the national average prescribing rate. Codeine phosphate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,001 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,589 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126% |
Codeine phosphate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 719 items |
| Difference | +126% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.